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Romano Crivici was born on May 22, 1956, in Adelaide, Australia. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a violinist and his mother a pianist. From a young age, Crivici showed a natural talent for music and began playing the violin at the age of six. Crivici's musical education began at the Elder Conservatorium of Music in Adelaide, where he studied violin and composition. He later went on to study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where he received a Bachelor of Music degree in composition. Crivici's early works were heavily influenced by the music of the Baroque and Classical periods, particularly the works of Bach and Mozart. However, he also drew inspiration from contemporary composers such as Stravinsky and Bartok. One of Crivici's early works, "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra," was premiered in 1982 by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. The piece showcased Crivici's virtuosic violin playing and his skill as a composer. In the years that followed, Crivici continued to compose works for a variety of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and solo performers. His works were often characterized by their intricate harmonies and rhythms, as well as their use of unconventional instruments and techniques. One of Crivici's most notable works is "The Silent Landscape," a concerto for didgeridoo and orchestra. The piece was commissioned by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and premiered in 1999, with Crivici himself performing on the didgeridoo. The work was praised for its innovative use of the didgeridoo, which is traditionally associated with Indigenous Australian music. Another notable work by Crivici is "The Persistence of Memory," a concerto for piano and orchestra. The piece was premiered in 2007 by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, with pianist Michael Kieran Harvey as the soloist. The work was inspired by the surrealist paintings of Salvador Dali and features a complex, multi-layered structure. Crivici's music has been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Don Banks Music Award and the APRA Classical Music Award. In addition to his work as a composer, Crivici is also a respected music educator. He has taught at several universities and conservatories, including the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the University of Adelaide. Crivici's music continues to be performed and celebrated by musicians and audiences around the world. His innovative approach to composition and his dedication to pushing the boundaries of classical music have made him one of the most important composers of his generation.

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